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​Piper Maddox has been retained on an exclusive search with the leading independent energy storage controls solution that includes hardware, software, on-site integration, monitoring and maintenance. Our client provides full command, control, monitoring and management functionality for a single energy storage asset or a fleet of assets located anywhere in the world. Designed by experienced operators to maximize safety and profitability of storage and hybrid systems.

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Key Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience programming SEL systems, RTAC’s and substation automation through SEL relays.

• Minimum 4 years (Specialist) or 7 years (Senior Specialist) professional experience in power automation systems and SCADA.

• Experience with wind or solar/storage plants preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience applicable to electric power generation, generation management, and automatic generation control.

• Experience with developing SCADA / communication points lists using various communication protocols such as modbus, DNP3, etc.

• Experience with PLC and logic control of utility systems.

• Experience with protection, metering, and substation equipment.

• Experience in the development of SCADA HMI’s.

• Experience with SQL databases and reporting systems.

• Working knowledge of basic Windows Operating systems deployed in field on turbine HMI Computers as well as the knowledge to support the imaging/cloning of site HMI computers.

• Associate degree in technology preferred but trade experience as a field technician, electrician, or similar role also accepted.

• Experienced in writing technical / white papers.

• Experience with appropriate industry standards and regulation

• Experience commissioning energy storage, renewable energy or thermal generation technologies

• Experience with interconnection applications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

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Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SCADA systems for control and operation of renewable energy systems.

• Develop and maintain substation RTU configurations (SEL RTAC).

• Develop and maintain and support the communications and reliability of site MET Towers and Data Loggers.

• Configure various SCADA system elements.

• Develop SCADA / communication points list for various components using different communication protocols such as modbus TCP/IP and DNP3.

• Maintain programmable logic control (PLC) systems, and communication interfaces required to operate renewable generating facilities, solar & battery storage.

• Provide off-hour support for emergencies and major system events affecting capability to run generation assets.

• Provide site-based support for routine and emergency situations affecting capability to run generation assets.

• Support project engineering in preparation and evaluation of technical design drawings, specifications, technical requirements, and operational specifications for project and product related items.

• Support the development of complex designs to include all requisite documentation such as one-lines, three-lines, physical plan-views, physical elevations, grounding, schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material, schedules, points list, SCADA, and communication drawings, etc.

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Location & Travel Requirements

• Needs to be local to Austin, TX.  

• Would entertain a hybrid role if needed, but onsite highly preferred. Would need 2-3 days onsite minimum.

• Estimated travel: up to 25%

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Apply directly or email me!

Vanessa Palazzi

v.palazzi@pipermaddox.com